Health and Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager

Location – Denver, CO or Berthoud, CO

Department: Management

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Reports to: Vice President

Grade/Level: Manager/ Supervisor

Amount of travel required: 10-20%

Job Type: Regular

Positions supervised: One (1)

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee health and safety for all construction and mining operations in Colorado and Wyoming. The position will manage one health and safety professional dedicated to our Wyoming operations. A qualified candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of health and safety experience in a mine setting. Prior experience in the construction industry is a plus, but not required. Candidate must be knowledgeable with MSHA regulations and have material exposure to OSHA regulations. The Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for maintaining a culture of safety across the organization and implementing best practices to ensure all employees continue to prioritize safety. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain and continually examine operational practices to ensure compliance with MSHA and OSHA regulations and expectations, including ownership of all HSE programs.
• Anticipates and provides leadership and direction in establishing and achieving effective health and safety strategies.
• Leads on-site MSHA and OSHA inspections and investigates and manages response to alleged violations.
• Trains leaders and employees in equipment usage and provide education necessary to work safely.
• Ensure appropriate PPE usage, trains employees on appropriate use, care, and storage.
• Carry out safety-assessments and safety audits, incident/near miss investigations, and root case analysis for incident management.
• Provide technical safety and environmental expertise for all business groups.
• Participate in developing and conducting field safety orientation training.
• Review all critical work plans and be present on site for safety critical operations.
• Conducts appropriate field environmental testing.
• Use, calibrate and maintain various field monitoring instrumentation.
• Ensures proper reporting completed and maintained to standards.
• Other responsibilities as assigned will be expected to support operations at the plant.
• Supervision of other HSE personnel: providing support, mentorship and guidance in the execution of day-to-day activities.
• Knowledgeable in current and prospective regulatory requirements.
• Ensure safety compliance with all operational and mining permits.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement - To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of previous industry experience, specific mining experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year of previous experience as an on-site safety person.
• BCSP certification(s) either possess or working towards: CIH, CSP, ASP, GSP, OHST, CHST.
• Experience working with rail safety a plus.
• Proven results in OSHA and MSHA inspections/ site standards.
• Demonstrable experience in action planning and delivering changes to impact results.
• Reliability commute to Denver or Berthoud, CO, or are planning to relocate before starting work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and/or pulling; climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant finger dexterity necessary 75 pounds.
• This position is exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, and moderate noise levels. 
• Frequently climbs ladders and stairs.
• Work Environment - Work performed in an office, construction site and mining/process plant environment. Exposure to inclement weather.
• Appropriate PPE for conditions must be worn.

Pay

• $100,000 - $125,000 a year DOE

Dietzler Companies is committed to a Drug Free work environment.  All candidates will undergo and need to successfully complete a Drug and Alcohol screening along with successful completion of a background and motor vehicle record check in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Company Overview

The Dietzler Companies are a group of affiliated entities that develop, construct, and operate real estate and other critical infrastructure businesses. Dietzler Construction Corp. is a heavy civil general contractor operating throughout Colorado and Wyoming with an emphasis on bridge, dam and water utility projects.  Western Proppants provides high quality frac sand and is located in Goshen County, WY.  At Dietzler Companies, you will have the opportunity to be involved in interesting and complex projects that make a difference to the communities they serve. Dietzler is committed to helping its employees grow professionally and personally, offering a wide variety of opportunities, training and benefits to advance employee skills, knowledge and expertise.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.